location: school gym
Seniors Christmas Lunch
Our much-anticipated and beloved Seniors Christmas Brunch is back this year! We’re inviting all seniors of our parish to join us. Grandchildren and families are encouraged to come and help make this cherished event truly special. Our children's and youth choirs will also sing. We hope you can join us!
Sunday December 15, 2024
12 pm - 2pm
Location: Blessed Sacrament School Gym
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How to Volunteer:
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Saturday, Dec 14th - 1:30 to 5pm: set up the gym
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Help to set up the tables and chairs
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Place table cloths, set places
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Decorate the gym
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Set up the creche (Nativity Scene)
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Sunday, Dec 15th - LUNCHEON
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Arrive right after the 11am Mass
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Dress code: Sunday's best!
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Your child will help to serve the food to the seniors and grandchildren
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Clear the dishes
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Serve desert
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Help to clean up
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When: November 20, 2024 at 5:00pm
Where: Blessed Sacrament School (École St-Sacrement)
We warmly invite you to our Maternelle / Kindergarten Open House on November 20th, 2024 at 5:00pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover how we nurture both academic and spiritual growth in our students. You’ll have the chance to meet our amazing teachers, hear firsthand experiences from our students, and explore our newly upgraded school facilities. RSVP today!
Friday, November 1st
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Blessed Sacrament Parish & School
Join us for a special Mass with Archbishop Michael Miller, who will bless our new school. Everyone in the school and parish community is warmly invited!
Catechesis for Youth & Adults
When: September 30th, and each Monday & Thursday at 7:00pm
Where: Church (free babysitting in church basement)
A powerful event is taking place in our parish, where you can experience the love of Jesus Christ for you! Come and listen. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
Advance Estate Planning for Catholics. Invitation!
As part of our Catholic community, the Archdiocese of Vancouver invites you to an Advance Planning for Catholics Information Session. This free presentation offers a Catholic perspective on Wills, estates, advance healthcare planning, legacy, meaningful funerals and memorials. Our expert presenters will share wisdom and practical advice you need to plan ahead with peace of mind. There will be time at the end for questions and answers.
Saturday, October 19
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 4925 Cambie St., Vancouver
Door opens at 8:45 a.m. While this event is free, early registration is encouraged.
If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact Lea Antonatos at lantonatos@rcav.org or phone 604-683-0281 ext. 324.
Family of the Month Program
The Blessed Sacrament Council 18018 of the Knights of Columbus is starting their Family of the Month Program for our Parish. This program promotes and supports the development of strong and vibrant families that model Christian family values, participate in Sunday Mass and volunteer in parish ministries and activities. You are invited to nominate any deserving family of the Parish for this recognition by the deadline at the end of each month. Every second Sunday of the month at the 9:30 a.m. Mass, Fr. Gilbert Nunez will present the Family of the Month Certificate of the previous month to the recipient family. A family has been chosen for July. To nominate a family, email: blessed18018@gmail.co or myrnabondocgonzales@gmail.com; or text 604-809-5784 or 778-773-2623.
75th Anniversary Historical Souvenir Book for Blessed Sacrament Parish
We have been given an opportunity to add more family/individual photos to our Blessed Sacrament Parish 75th Anniversary Album! This project was started in 2021 and we are hoping to have it published by the end of this year. The book will capture the history of our Parish. We are inviting all the parishioners who have not had their photo session in 2021, to sign up to have their picture in the album.
THE PHOTOSHOOT DAYS WILL BE:
Friday, September 6th 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 7th 1 pm to 8 p.m.
How do you book your photoshoot session?
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Call the Parish Office to sign up (604-874-3636
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Email us at saint-sacrement@telus.net
For those of you who already had your photos taken in 2021, rest assured that your photo will be in the 75th Anniversary Album. Every family who has their photo taken will receive a free copy of the 75th Anniversary Album and have the opportunity to purchase extra
photos of yourselves. Father Gilbert wished to thank you in advance for your participation.
Project Advance 2024 - launched!
This year’s Project Advance was launched on the weekend of May 18th and 19th. The theme for Project Advance in 2024 is: Building our Parish Community. Our goal for this year is $42,000. The goal for the Archdiocese is $11,700. To date, we have collected $24,310.50! It would be wonderful to surpass this goal for the Seismic Upgrade of the School. Thank you for your continued generosity.
How to contribute:
We ask for your prayers and for your tangible contributions.
Online at support.rcav.org/project-advance/
In Person at the parish office.
FORMED.
A "Netflix" for Catholics
Blessed Sacrament Parish has renewed its subscription to FORMED, where you will find more than 4,000 Catholic studies, movies, audio dramas, talks, e-books and even cartoons for children!
Blessed Sacrament Parish and The Augustine Institute have partnered to bring our parishioners a free annual subscription to Formed.org. Think of it like ‘Netflix for Catholics’ which includes over 4,000 movies, documentaries, books, audiobooks, podcasts, study materials, and so much more! Now you can experience all the truth, beauty, and meaning of the Catholic faith on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, whenever and wherever you want!
To access your free subscription please click HERE.
When asked to list your parish, type “Blessed Sacrament Parish” (if you can’t find it, enter our parish postal code (V7Z 3K3)
Enter your name and email address
Download the FORMED App!
Download the FORMED app to your iOS or Android device to access FORMED on the go.
Watch these short videos for further instructions. Once you’re in, be sure to check out award-winning programs like Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist.
Fr. Gilbert Nunez
We welcome Father Gilbert Nunez as the new Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish! Father Gilbert officially began his Pastoral journey at our Parish on Sunday, July 31st. Father Gilbert was ordained in Kaohsiung, Taiwan in 2000, and was the vice-rector at the Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Kaohsiung before his assignment as Rector of the Archdiocesan Missionary Seminary Redemptoris Mater of Vancouver from 2013 to 2021. Let us welcome him to our Parish community with open arms and prayers!